Hamilton Employee Hinted To Return For Testimony In Insurance Inquiry
New York November 14. John A McCall president of New York Life told the Armstrong committee he cannot control Andrew Hamilton but would inform him of the committee request. McCall urged Hamilton to return from Europe to settle accounts and debts to the company.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Armstrong Committee of Insurance
Europe
Andrew Hamilton
New York Life
McCall
Hamilton
T Hamilton
Hughes
Paris
Nauheim
Pabst Denies Connection With Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit
Milwaukee November 14 Colonel Gus tav G Pabst president of the Pabst Brewing company issued a statement denying any financial or business link between Pabst and the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company beyond a contract to furnish and transport cars. He notes his former officer stake has passed, and Fred Pabst remains only an individual officer and stockholder in the transit firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Gustav G. Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company
Milwaukee, Northwestern
Pabst
Fred Pabst
Refrigerator
President Roosevelt backs Niagara Falls preservation
President Roosevelt has stated strong support for preserving the intact wonders of Niagara Falls, signaling executive backing for conservation efforts aimed at protecting the natural landmark.
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Roosevelt
Niagara Falls
Riots in Vladivostok Prompt Militia Call Out and Fire
A Vladivostok dispatch reports riots ongoing with the militia called out and a large fire causing major distraction. The message was received by the Merchants Exchange via Special to The Evening Journal on November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Vladivostok
Merchante Exchange
Alleged high toned horse thieves linked to Willis ton ex-mayor
Governor Toole issues a requisition to Governor Searles of North Dakota for William H. Denny former Willis ton, N D mayor. Denny is accused of links to a gang stealing over 1000 horses. Conviction could lead to more arrests across states and in official circles.
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Helena
Mont
Toole
Searles
North Dakota
William H. Denny
Williston
N. D
Justice seized by mob in Atlanta lynching attempt
T Z Justice, a white man, was captured by a mob of over a thousand in Atlanta at noon on charges of the criminal assault of a negro girl. Police rescued him and moved him to headquarters as the mob demanded his lynching.
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Atlanta
T. Z. Justice
Justice
Goll Indictment Counts Narrowed in Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee November 14 Judge Quarles sustained the demurrer on two counts against Henry G Goll ex assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Milwaukee The other ten counts remain and no appeal was filed The case will be rescheduled for the January term.
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Goll
Milwaukee
Quarles
United States District Court
Henry G. Goll
First National Bank
Japan to issue new $250,000 loan at 4 percent
London reports that the Japanese government will immediately issue a foreign loan of 250000 dollars at 4 percent. The funds will partly convert the external 6 percent loan and partly redeem internal loans.
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London
Associated Press
Boy Hunter Dies After Shotgun Misfire
Thomas Blum aged 14 dies from a shotgun blast while climbing a wire fence during a hunting accident in Saybrook. In Port Huron Michigan, Sadie Schlatt, after release from Pontiac asylum, claims her son sat on a coal stove she believed to be an automobile.
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Saybrook, Ll
Thomas Blum
Port Huron
Mich
Sadie Schlatt
Schlatt
Pontiac Asylum
Supreme Court Finds State Statute No Bar in Bank Liability Case
Washington November 14 Justice McKenna delivers opinion holding that a state statute of limitations cannot shield a stockholder in a failed national bank from liability on his stock. The ruling clarifies liability exposure across states for bank failures.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice McKenna
Confederate Monument Plan for Arlington Cemetery Fund Raising
Nov 14 Arlington plans to raise funds to erect a Confederate organization monument in Arlington cemetery in the District of Columbia. A meeting for the purpose will be held shortly to organize the drive and solicit contributions.
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Arlington
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
District of Columbia
Printers in Little Rock Strike for Eight Hour Day
Job printers across Little Rock have gone on strike except one plant to press for an eight hour day. Separately, Norwegian voters favor monarchy by a wide margin with 69,019 for monarchy and 15,435 against. Julien Tiersot arrives in New York to lecture for the Federation of the French Alliance.
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Little Rock
Agaifier
Julien Tiersot
United States
Federation of the French Alliance
New York
Mrs Carnegie of Skibo and Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Carnegie, hostess of Skibo castle, born Louise White of New York, married the traumaster in ISST and has a daughter Margaret who is heir to the Carnegie millions. The couple entertains hundreds yearly at Skibo and their Fifth Avenue mansion. Mrs. Carnegie is an expert billiard player and assists in his library work.
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Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Louise Whitefield
New York
Margaret
Skibo
Fifth Avenue
Labor Leaders Rally at 25th AFL Convention in Pittsburg
President Samuel Gompers opens the twenty-fifth annual American Federation of Labor gathering with 500 delegates from the U S Canada and Europe. He urges support for printers eight hour fight and denounces a proposed Chinese exclusion law modification as a boycott scare and political tactic.
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Pittsburg
Samuel Gomkpers
United States
Canada
Europe
American Federation of Labor
James B. Drew
Hayes
American Federation
Napoleon
Alexander
Gompers
Proposal on Exclusion Declared Fraud in Public Debate
Gompers discusses the Chinese exclusion enforcement and calls the issue one of the most momentous questions facing the American people. The debate centers on who is affected and how policy should be applied.
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Gompers
Cousin of King Edward Reported in Chicago
James L. Ord assistant to the superintendent of construction for the Western Union Telegraph company in Chicago is identified as the great-grandson of King George IV and Mrs. Maria Smythe Fitzherbert. He formerly lived in Portland Oregon and later worked as a lineman in San Francisco before moving to Chicago.
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Edward
Chicago
James L. Ord
Western Union Telegraph Company
George IV of England
Maria Smythe Fitzherbert
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Ord
Prince of Wales
Fitzherbert
Navy to Hold Paymaster Exams for Twelve Positions
Secretary of the Navy announces a competitive examination at the Washington navy yard beginning January 9 to fill twelve assistant paymaster vacancies. Applications may be sent to the assistant secretary of the navy until December 15, 1900.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Yard
Navy
Dee
Tragic Barn Fire Kills Three Pell Children Near Metz
In Alpena Michigan on November 13 three Pell children aged 2, 4, and 5 perished in a barn fire at their parents’ farm near Metz, about thirty miles north of Alpena. The blaze destroyed the barn and all farm buildings except the house. authorities believe the children were playing with matches.
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Alpena
Mich
August Pell
Metz
Coroner Rules Pierson Tied Before Train Death
Mount Vernon Ohio November 13 coroner's verdict finds Pierson killed by a train while being initiated into a college fraternity was tied to the track by fellow students who are held responsible. The report notes a contrasting view elsewhere.
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Pierson
Mount Vernon, O
Accidental Death After Waiting for Instructors
Mierson’s father and Kenyon College president report the boy Wistottled went to sleep while awaiting instructors and died. The incident is being reviewed with attention to circumstances surrounding his death and the response of the college authorities.
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Mierson
Kenyon College Telat
Dividend for Vigo Bank Creditors
Vigo County National Bank creditors in Terre Haute Indiana will receive the second 40 percent dividend within a few days. Depositors who did not file in time for the first 40 percent will get 80 percent with the second installment. The total distribution amount is about 200000 dollars.
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Vigo Bank
Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo County National Bank
Chaima
McKinney Elected in Illinois Fourteenth District
Illinois canvassers declare James McKinney Republican winner over Democrat James Howard Pattee in the Fourteenth District with 12,856 votes to Pattee’s 12,006. Prohibitionist Martin Port obtains 730 votes and Socialist Tomer L. Darby 1,176.
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Springfeld
State Board of Canvassers
Milneis
James McKinney
James Howard Pattee
Jd. Martin Port
Tomer L. Darby
Dan Patel Sets the Pace in Mile Run Record
Dan Patel broke the pacing record with a mile in 1 58 flat at Memphis, aided by a retainer at his side. The performance marks a standout time for the event and spotlights Patel as a top sprinter.
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Dan Patel
Memphis
Ohio Returns Clear Post Election Tally
Complete returns show all Republican candidates except governor elected by clear pluralities. Both parties claim majorities in both legislature houses as developments ease post election tensions.
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Herrick
Columbus
Ohio
Peoria Jews Urge Wolf to Cease Pressuring Roosevelt
In Peoria Illinois on November 1 Jewish residents urged Simon Wolf national president of the Bnai Brith to stop pressing President Roosevelt over the Russia issue. They expressed willingness to aid their compatriots but asked Wolf to halt further urging.
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Wolf
Peoria
Russia
Simon Wolf
B'nai B'rith
Roosevelt
Judge restricts naturalization to English speakers in court
Port Huron Michigan November 15 Circuit Judge Law declares that every voter should read and write English and that no foreigner will be naturalized in his court unless they have a fair knowledge of the language. The remark signals a language requirement policy in naturalization proceedings.
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Port Huron
Mieh
Market receipts and prices from Chicago November 14 1905
The Chicago market reports estimated receipts 30000 with yesterday’s left over 4333 and tomorrows 40900. Hogs range 4.60 to 4.95 with light hogs 4.60 to 4.85, cattle receipts 12000 with steady Beeves 3.10 to 6.25, sheep and lambs 22000 with steady prices.
Kenyon College President Denies Misconduct in Pierson Death
President Pierce of Kenyon College and trustees Linn and Hewes deny misdoing by students after the Stuart Pierson death. The statement recounts initiation details, Pierson’s route to a railway bridge, a broken watch at 9:41, and Pierson’s body found later along the bridge after initiates dispersed.
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Columbus, O
Willian Bs. Peres
Kenyon College
Columbus
T. J. Linn
Join Hewesitt
Stuart Pierson
Pierson
President Pierce
Fraternity
Fternity Lodge
You Merson
Emittees
York
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Inquiry Responds
Dr Merce and Dr Workman describe the removal of Stuart Pierson’s body to the president’s house. They testify no bonds or ropes were found on the bridge or body and deny tying initiates to tracks. The statement refutes fraternity ties to the incident and asserts no college effort to suppress inquiry.
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Stuart Pierson
Dr. Workman
WH. C. Wright
Edward Gorsuch
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Barber
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Delta Kappa Epsilon” Fraternity
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Equitable Life
Thomas DD. Jordan
A. C. Fields
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Hegeman
John R. Heizeman
Metropolitan Life
Fiske
Tire
Metropolitan
W. D. Edmister
Silas B. Dutcher
Vermilye & Co
William A. Reade
Royal Baking Powder CO
Andrew Carnegie
Labors Big Council
Federation
Politics of the Convention
International Typographical Union
Congress
China
American Congress
Wu Ting Fang
Celestial Artful Dodger
Grain Market
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Pierce
Kenyon Colege
Dr. Pierce
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